- Guilt and shame work
- Trauma-informed approach
- Practical coping skills
About Shantel
Shantel Hams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Her practice also addresses issues like guilt and shame, attachment and abandonment, communication struggles, and impulsivity.
Shantel prefers a straightforward, collaborative style. She listens to what has happened and how it shows up now. Together with each person she identifies patterns that keep problems active and builds practical steps to change them. Sessions focus on concrete tools as well as understanding feelings that follow difficult events.
She helps people untangle painful emotions such as guilt and shame without judgment. Conversations look at how those feelings affect behavior, relationships, and decision-making. Shantel supports work on forgiveness, boundary setting, and recovering a sense of control after loss or betrayal.
Her approach includes trauma-informed care and techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic methods. Sessions can include skill-building for anxiety and mood symptoms, strategies for managing cravings or impulsivity, and paced processing of distressing memories when appropriate. She emphasizes small, measurable changes that fit daily life.
Shantel practices in Missouri and works in English. Getting started typically involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session to clarify goals and next steps. The program uses a cancellable subscription billing model that varies with location.
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Shantel uses trauma-informed methods and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide remote work. Trauma-informed care means recognizing how past harm can shape current feelings and reactions and then working at a pace that respects those limits. This approach helps when past abuse or shocking events continue to cause anxiety, avoidance, or mood problems.She also draws on practical, evidence-based skills commonly used for anxiety, mood, and addictive behaviors. These techniques teach breathing and grounding tools for panic, strategies to reduce unhelpful thoughts, and step-by-step plans to manage urges and impulsive actions. Such skills are aimed at day-to-day improvement in mood and functioning rather than quick fixes.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit sessions into a busy life - it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins on a break, or avoid the need to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques to whatever session format is arranged to keep work practical and focused on real-life changes.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, life changes, and relationship difficulties. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment issues, and isolation.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She looks at where those feelings come from and how they affect daily choices and relationships. The work combines understanding emotions with practical steps to change patterns.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LPC credential and has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, anxiety, and addiction-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Missouri LPC and practices in Missouri. Sessions are provided in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are conducted in English for clients within the supported region.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and pricing varies with location. Exact cost details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the "See online therapy options" button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session to set goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.